Supportiveness

 

I'm enjoying doing research for my new book.

But actually, it's not new. 

It's a book I began years ago.

Stupidly, I let some unkind words from a mean and unsupportive acquaintance discourage me, and I stopped writing it.

People, don't do this!!! Don't let others discourage you. 

I would even say, don't talk about projects to others, for fear of what they'll say.

Don't talk about your hopes, dreams, and goals, either. Unless you absolutely, positively know the hearer is unconditionally supportive of you. 

I'll keep you posted about the book, but in the meantime, I recommend avoiding unsupportive people.

More importantly, always be supportive of others!